Pietra Serena Sandstone Slabs from China
Fine-grained Pietra Serena sandstone from Italy, sawn into rectangular slabs for Renaissance-style facades and floors. Falls under HTS 2516.90.00.60 as other building stone (sandstone specified separately but this substat). Classic gray-blue tone.
Duty Rate — China → United States
40.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Authenticity certificates prevent substitution claims for cheaper sandstone
• Monitor iron content (<70% Fe2O3) per earth color exclusion
• Specify 'building slabs,' not flagstones to avoid 6801